Curated OER
Paper Planes
In this unit, 3rd graders investigate one variable to see if they can make a paper plane fly farther. They use scatter plots to establish a possible relationship between variables then use what they have found to make a paper plane to...
Curated OER
Finding Your Stride Length
Students participate in an estimation activity to determine the length of a hallway or to estimate how many people can fit in the school stadium or gym.
Curated OER
Telling Time to 5 Minutes
Students take part in various activities ranging from creating a human clock, to small group problem solving to reinforce the concept of telling time accurately to five minutes on an analog clock.
Curated OER
Figuring Elapsed Time
Students discover the concept of elapsed time. In this calculating time lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to complete record sheets based on the concept of elapsed time. Finally, the students answer questions on their own.
Curated OER
Parking Meters
Third graders are introduced to the problem with a short discussion about parking. They then solve with a partner. As they work ask questions that focus on the strategies they are using to make the calculations.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Weight or Mass?
Students learn the difference between weight and mass. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Light Weights
Could the location of the Olympic host city have an effect on weightlifting events? This activity provides an interesting context in which to engage with weight, mass and gravitation, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Fisher Boat: Time & Mass: Months, Seasons and Mass
Lars in Antarctica needs help. Can you help him with all the months of the year and with mass?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: Mass
On this interactive site students learn to use various units of mass to solve problems and put objects in order by their mass.
PBS
Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game
This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Activity: Discover Mass (Weight)
The learning activity explores weight. Students weight different items and compare their mass from smallest to largest.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Surfing: Mass: Comparing Mass
Catch the waves with Pete and find the mass of the items on the beach.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Mass (Weight)
Students learn about standard units of mass. Topics include ounce, pound, and ton. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion of Ounces Into Pounds and Ounces
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from ounces into pounds and ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:37] and a set of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion of Pounds and Ounces Into Ounces
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from pounds and ounces into just ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:05] and a set...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Body Mass What's Your Index? (Pdf)
If you like tackling formulas, then this math challenge is for you. See if you can calculate Helix's BMI (body mass index) and find out if his health is at risk. A one page NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity that engages learners...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Selection Based on Weight (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students practice identifying the heaviest or lightest metric weight from the choices given. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Based on Weight (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are shown a set of weight values and must decide how to order them based on how heavy or light they are. Includes video...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Math Trash
A lesson where students collect trash, sort, and record the mass in grams. They will use their knowledge of numbers to figure out what category of trash had the most. The biggest idea of the lesson is that students will be more likely to...
PBS
Pbs: Super Bear: Comparing Mass
Think about the relationships between weight and size of similar objects. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills and estimation skills to predict how many mini and regular gummy bears it takes to have the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Subtracting Compound Units (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students must subtract mixed metric units of weight. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:53] and a set of practice questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multi Step Add and Subtract Compound Units (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A practice quiz where students must add and subtract mixed metric units of weight.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Kilograms and Grams Into Grams
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students practice converting kilograms and grams into just grams. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:45] and a set of...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Metric Conversions and Rates
Find out all about measurement in this test prep lesson exploring English and metric measurement. Students can compare metric and customary measurements using the conversion charts, assess how much they have learned using the interactive...